Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Boston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boston

With a population of 35.859, Boston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Boston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Boston

Boston in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boston in July
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Boston

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 16h.

Train

Located 11 km from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Boston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to East Midlands Airport (EMA), which is located 89 km from Boston. The shortest domestic flight to Boston departs from Aberdeen and takes around 16h.

Train

Located 11 km from the city centre, Boston Swineshead is the busiest station in Boston. Another popular train station is Boston Hubberts Bridge, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Boston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 km from Boston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Airports near Boston

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EMANottingham East Midlands

Airlines serving Boston

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,283 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (294 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (665 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,293 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boston

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £75 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boston

Most booked hotels in Boston

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Quayside Hotel & Bar
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Stanley Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Boston West Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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White Hart Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Supreme Inn Boston
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
£38+
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Hiring a car in Boston

Hiring a car in Boston costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.89 and £21.19. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Boston costs £38 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Boston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.89 and £21.19. The most frequently booked car type in Boston is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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